History of the American College of Osteopathic Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management, Inc.

The American College of Osteopathic Pain Management & Sclerotherapy, Inc. is dedicated toward improving the practice of, and disseminating knowledge about Sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy is the stimulation of the formation of fibrous connective tissue of the body, in a specific location by the specific application of a sclerosing modality. The most medications (known as sclerosants).

Sclerotherapy has as its current primary aplications the treatment of: a. Unstable joints (as often found in backaches and paints) b. Venous Abnormalities (eg. Varicose & spider veins), c. Hernia, and Hemorrhoids.

The college began as the American Osteopathic Society of Herniologists; with its first regular meeting being held in Dr. M.A. Brandon’s office (Lorrain, Ohio) on 13 November 1938. It was renamed The American College of Osteopathic Academy of Sclerotherapy on 26 June 1953. The new name being the result of the merger of the Central States Osteopathic Herniologists with the American Ostopathic Society of Herniologists. On 1 June 1956, the word "Osteopathic" was deleted from the Academy name. However, by 25 June 1959, the "Osteopathic" had been reinstated. In 1996 the Acadmeny acquired the new name of the American College of Osteopathic Pain Management & Sclerotherapy which continues to be an affiliate of the American Osteopathic Association and continues to support its educational purposes as a non-profit educational corporation which it had acquired in 1965.

Two seminar-type conventions are held each year; in conjunction with the American Osteopathic Association in the Fall, and independently in the Spring.

An annual monetary scholarship is awarded to the osteopathic medical student submitting the best paper on Sclerotherapy. Given along with the scholarship is an invitation to present the paper at a College convention. The College also supports a program of research.

Further information may obtained through the office of the Secretary-treasurer.